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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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